Offered is an appealing Mars type (PONTIF TR P VIII COS II) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 205AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6859, RIC#81, BMCRE#251, RSC#421. Featuring the ‘young’ portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, this wholesome example retains pleasing detail throughout, further benefitting from an aged gunmetal patina. A very solid example from a sought reign.
Offered is an appealing Mars type (PONTIF TR P VIII COS II) silver Denarius struck at Rome in 205AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla, Sear#6859, RIC#81, BMCRE#251, RSC#421. Featuring the ‘young’ portrait of the Emperor surrounded by inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, this wholesome example retains pleasing detail throughout, further benefitting from an aged gunmetal patina. A very solid example from a sought reign.
